Sectional metal barrel.



PATENTED DEC. 26, 1,905.

SECTIONAL METAL BARREL.

G. KLENK.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 26. 1905.

2 SHEETSSHBET 1 I iiil iiiluu No. 808,548. PATBNTED DEG. 26,1905. G.KLENK.

SBOTIONAL METAL BARREL.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 26, 1905.

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storing is considerable, so much so that in many instances a smallsupply is frequently kept on hand solely for the purpose of econ-GOTTLIEB KLENK, OF DEFIANOE, OHIO.

SECTIONAL METAL BARREL.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 26, 1905.

Application filed May 26, 1905. Serial No. 262,396.

-T0 (1 whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GoTTLIEB KLENK, a

citizen of the United States, residing at Defiand useful Improvements inSectional Metal Barrels, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in metal barrels for packingpurposes.

The object of the invention is to provide a barrel made in two sections,with a center partition common to both said sections.

The invention further comprehends improvements in the specific structureof the center partition and the particular means employed forreinforcing the sections adj acent the partition, as well as thereinforcing of the heads of the barrel.

It is well known to those using a large number of barrels that theexpense incident to omy. According to my invention, a number of barrelscan be stored in almost thesame space occupied by one as nowconstructed. Several sections of a barrel can be conven- --iently nestedtogether, which will be hereinafter emphasized.

Other objects and advantages will be hereinafter referred to, and beparticularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved metalsectional barrel. Fig. 2 is a vertical section of the same. Fig. 3 is asimilar view showing several sections nested together. Fig. 4 is adetail View of a slight modification. detail. Fig. 6 is an enlargeddetail of a reinforcing means. Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail of amodification of the same.

The same numerals refer to like parts in all the figures.

1 represents my improved barrel, 2 and 3 the upper and lower sections ofthe same, and 4 the partition which is common to both said sections. Thesections are exactly alike, and the description of one will suffice forthe other. Each section has its outer end turned over to form a lip 5and then bent upon itself to form a reinforcing edge, as at 6. The

head 7 is provided with an annular flange 8, bent at its outer edge, asat'9, to fit snugly the lip 5, the free end abutting the free end of thereinforcement 6. A substantial strip of metal 10 is placed inside theflange 8 and fits Fig. 5 is an enlarged between the head 7 and the bentportion 9 to form a reinforcement for the end of the barrel. Should asevere blow be given the end of the barrel, it will not become dented ormarred, because of the reinforcement, or should a side blow be given therelative location of the flanges and the bent portions incasing thestrip 10 will ward ofi the blow, as will be obvious by reference to thedrawings. The strip 10 is secured against lateral displacement by rivets11. The inner end of the section is outwardly bent to form a flange 12to receive one edge of a combined reinforcing element and flange 13, onwhich the barrel is rolled. The flange 13 consists of a strip of metalbent upon itself approximately at its center to form a reinforcedprojection, and then the ends are oppositely bent from said projectionsto form wings which lie flat against the outside of the section and aresecured thereto by rivets 15.

The partition 4 extends considerably out side the edges of the barreland is reinforced by a sheet of metal 16, inclosing the edge, as at 17,Which is then bent in opposite directions from the partition to provideextensions 20, the outer ends of which are turned over or beaded tostrengthen them. The extensions 20 serve to guide the,sections whenassembling the barrel, as well as providing a substantial reinforcementfor the inner ends of said sections when the barrel is in use. In

' the modification shown in Fig. 4 the extensions maybe corrugated tofurther strengthen them.

In practical use the sections are packed. Then the partition is placedover one of them and held with it while it is inserted and raised on theother section. Then a fastening element-such, for instance, as wire orthe like 22is passed through openings 23 in the flanges and the twosections are drawn tightly together. When the parts are thus assembled,it will be noted that the flanges 13 extend slightly beyond the edge ofthe partition 4, so that when the barrel is rolled said edge will notcontact with the surface. However, as the inner ends of the sectionsbear against the extensions 20 and the barrel is rolled the strain atthe inner ends of said sections is directly on the said extensions,which in turn pull against the edge of the partition and prevent thesections giving, which would crush the contents of the barrel.

As shown in Fig. 3, the sections may be conveniently packed one withinthe other to economize space, which is an important factor-where a largenumber of barrels are used.

I have found it expedient to reinforce the sections and at the same timeprovide a convenient means of forming them, as shown in Fig. 2. To thisend, when the metal is being shaped to provide the necessary taper, ribsare formed by lapping, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. This may beaccomplished as shown in Fig. 6, where a single fold is shown, or adouble fold may be employed, as shown in Fig. 7. Either constructionwill serve the purpose, as will be readily understood.

What I claim as new is 1. A metal barrel made in two sections which areopen at their inner ends, a' partition common to the two sections,flanges extending in opposite directions from the partition the inneropen ends of the sections fitting over the flanges, and means securingthe sections together.

2. A metal barrel made in two sections, a partition common to bothsections and extending outside the sections, flanges extending inopposite directions from the partition and into the sections, flanges onthe sections, and means passing through the partition and the flanges onthe sections to fasten said sec tions and the partition together.

3. A metal barrel made in two sections, each of which is bent over atits outer edge and bent under to form a reinforcement, a

head provided with a flange which fits under the bent-over edge, thefree edge of the bentover portion of the said flange abutting againstthe free edge of the bent-under portion of the section, and areinforcing element between the bent-over portion of the flange and thehead.

4. A metal barrel made in two sections, a flange, extending outwardlyfrom each sec tion, a partition located between the two sections, saidpartition extending beyond. the periphery of the adjacent edges of thesections and being of less diameter than said outwardly-extendingflanges and provided with oppositely disposed flanges against which theadjacent ends of the sections snugly fit, and means securing thesections together.

5. A metal barrel made in two sections, a partition located between thesections, the edge of said partition extending beyond the periphery ofthe inner ends of the sections, a reinforcing element inclosing the edgeof said partition, said reinforcing element being bent in oppositedirections to form flanges which are crimped to reinforce the flanges,said flanges fitting against the inner side of the sections, and meanssecuring the sections together.

6. A metal barrel made in two sections, a partition located between thesections, the edge of said partition extending laterally beyond theperiphery of the inner ends of the sections, a reinforcingelementinclosing the edge of said partition, said reinforcing elementbeing bent in opposite directions to form flanges which are crimped toreinforce the flanges, said flanges fitting against the inner side ofthe sections, and means securing the sections together.

.7. A metal barrel made in sections, each section having reinforcingflattened ribs of greater width at one end than at the opposite end, theadjacent inner ends of the sections being reinforced, flanges extendingoutwardly from the inner ends of the sections, a partition common toboth sections, flanges extending in opposite directions from thepartitions and fitting against the inner sides of the sections, andmeans securing the sections together.

8. A metal barrel made in two sections, reinforcing-flanges at theadjacent inner ends of the sections, a partition located between thesections, the edge of said partition extending laterally beyond theperiphery of the inner ends of the sections, flanges extending inopposite directions from the artition and fitting against the innersides of the sections, the ends of the latter bearing on the partition.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two subscribingwitnesses.

GOTTLIEB 'KLENK.

Witnesses:

B. F. ENOT, E. G. KING.

